The Panthers travel to Normal, Illinois to face an Illinois State team that is 6-2 on the year and 6-1 against FCS opponents. UNI is 5-3 after a win over Missouri State on the road at Missouri State. According to Massey Ratings, UNI has faced the second-toughest schedule to date in the FCS. The game is the 34th in the series and UNI leads 20-13, the two teams have split the last eight meetings dating back to 2010.
•The Panthers held Missouri State to just 169 total yards, including just 16 yards rushing en route to the 29-6 win.